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Oil is the lifeblood of an engine, with engines relying on clean oil circulating under pressure to lubricate and prevent metal-to-metal contact of bearings and cam gear. The oil also aids cooling by carrying heat away from the pistons, cylinders and turbochargers.

Most vehicle manufacturers make oil change interval recommendations based on ‘normal’ driving conditions. However, frequent cold starts and short journeys mean the oil does not reach the temperatures required for combustion residue contaminants such as moisture and unburnt fuel to evaporate, which significantly reduces oil quality and necessitates more frequent changes.

Direct injection petrol engines also produce particulates, which get into the oil and form deposits on vital engine components, so oil quality and filtration is very important.

Oil relies on the filter to trap the microscopic wear particles and contaminants circulating within the oil and prevent them from becoming embedded into the bearing surfaces.